Effect of photobiomodulation as preventive treatment of diabetic foot ulcer: randomised, controlled, double-blind, clinical trial protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The prevention of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) involves the classification of risk, systemic care, regular examinations, foot care, therapeutic education and adjunct treatments. Photobiomodulation (PBM) has been successfully administered for the healing of DFU and its preventive effects have drawn the interest of researchers.

Methods and analysis

The purpose of the study is to assess the effect of PBM for the prevention of DFU through a randomised, controlled, double-blind, clinical trial. Individuals from 18 to 75 years of age of both sexes with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) at moderate to high risk of developing DFU will be randomly allocated to two groups of 32 participants each. The PBM group will wear a boot with 1344 light-emitting diodes (LEDs)-504 with a wa

SUBMITTER: Lourenco R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11784213 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature